Eleanor was united in marriage with Lauren Smith on August 21, 1975 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Iowa. She worked as a beautician and also helped Lauren manage and maintain apartment Buildings. Eleanor was a great cook.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Lauren; children, Douglas Reiseck of Waterloo, Iowa, David Reiseck of Waterloo, Iowa and Cathy (Roger) Bearbrower of Waterloo; two step-children, Jeffrey Smith of Aiken, Minnesota and Bonni Soy of Greene, Iowa; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Zelma Swahla; one brother, Wilson Swela; and a sister, Donna Swahla.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is helping the family with arrangements.